Nourish November!
- crios50
- Nov 4
- 3 min read
“THE BODY REMEMBERS BALANCE.
FIND IT THROUGH PILATES."
Welcome to
Nourish November
The air is crisp, the pace is slower, and it’s the perfect time to take care of yourself inside and out.
This month is all about slowing down with purpose: reconnecting with your body, realigning your energy, and reminding yourself that movement can be both powerful and restorative.
Let November be your reminder that self-care isn’t a luxury; it’s a rhythm. Step onto the mat, move with intention, and let your practice guide you back to a state of balance.
Stress is the body’s natural response to challenge, but when it lingers, it keeps the nervous system on high alert. Over time, this can affect your energy, your sleep, your skin and even how your body moves. The key is to create small moments that signal safety and balance, helping the body shift out of tension and back into ease.
Simple daily habits to lower stress:
Start your morning with slow, deep breathing to ease the mind and steady your heartbeat. No phone for the first 60 minutes of your day.
Move your body for at least 20 minutes through Pilates, stretching, or a mindful walk.
Get natural sunlight early in the day to support mood and focus.
Take short pauses between tasks to reset your posture and breathing.
Keep a steady sleep routine with seven to eight hours of rest each night.
Limit caffeine after midday to help the body unwind naturally.
Stress doesn’t disappear overnight, but steady routines like these make calm your default. The more you nurture balance in small moments, the stronger and more centered you feel throughout the day.
Support your body from the inside out with nutrients that enhance recovery, balance mood, and keep your energy steady.
As the days get shorter and routines shift, your body benefits from a steady supply of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats that help regulate the nervous system and sustain overall vitality.
The right nutrition not only fuels your Pilates practice but also helps your body adapt to stress, maintain hormonal balance, and recover more efficiently after movement.
Magnesium
Helps with relaxation, muscle recovery, and better sleep.
Eat it: spinach, almonds, dark chocolate
Take it: magnesium glycinate before bed to calm the body and ease tension
Omega-3s
Support brain function, reduce inflammation, and promote heart health.
Eat it: salmon, chia seeds, walnuts
Take it: algae or fish oil capsules to maintain balance and joint comfort
Vitamin D
Improves immunity, mood, and bone strength, especially in darker months.
Eat it: eggs, mushrooms, fortified plant milks
Take it: vitamin D3 drops or capsules if sunlight exposure is limited
B-Complex Vitamins boost energy, metabolism, and overall nervous system function. Attention: An overdose of Vitamin B-12 can cause your skin to break out.
Eat it: eggs, lentils, leafy greens
Take it: a B-complex supplement to prevent fatigue and support focus
Zinc strengthens the immune system and supports skin and muscle repair.
Eat it: pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, cashews
Take it: zinc gluconate or citrate to help recovery and resistance
Food is one of the simplest ways to care for yourself. A thoughtfully prepared meal can ground you, reset your energy, and remind you that nourishment doesn’t have to be complicated. This recipe is a small act of balance — quick to make, but deeply restorative.
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